What does the document developed by the manufacturer refer to?

The document developed by the manufacturer that is referred to is known as the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), which has evolved into what is now commonly called Safety Data Sheet (SDS) under the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). This document provides essential information regarding the properties of hazardous substances, including handling, disposal, and emergency measures in case of an accident. The purpose of the MSDS is to ensure that users of the chemical are aware of the hazards associated with it and have access to the necessary precautions to mitigate risks.

The MSDS includes sections on chemical identification, hazards, composition, first-aid measures, fire-fighting measures, accidental release measures, handling and storage, exposure controls, personal protection, and physical and chemical properties, among others. This comprehensive nature makes it critical for anyone working with hazardous materials to refer to the MSDS for health and safety information related to the specific product they are handling.

Other options such as safety guidelines, incident reports, or labeling instructions may contain relevant information, but they do not encompass the unified and detailed hazard communication framework provided through the MSDS. Each of those other documents serves different purposes, such as providing instructions or reporting on past incidents, but none substitute the comprehensive hazard information that the